Since its launch in 2021, Performance Max (PMax) has transformed how ecommerce businesses approach Google Ads. Google’s machine learning and AI, when applied across its entire advertising ecosystem, promises to maximize conversions and value and simplify campaign management. However, with automation playing such a crucial role, the question arises: Can advertisers find the right balance … Read more
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This post was sponsored by Invoca. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. In today’s marketing world, AI is more than a buzzword — it’s a necessity. Nearly 90% of marketers plan to increase their investment in AI this year, primarily focusing on boosting their Return on Ad Spend (ROAS). If you’re … Read more
The latest question for Ask A PPC is based on Ad Strength and Creative. It comes from Isha in Delhi, who asks: “Should extended text ads be paused or kept running as we can’t edit?” The short answer is the age-old, “It depends.” However, recent data indicates there may be more value in moving away … Read more
Paid media has had its share of challenges alongside the disruption in SEO this year. We reached out to seven PPC experts to understand what’s happening in the industry and how marketers can prepare for the year ahead. To get the full rundown on trends for next year, download the PPC Trends 2025 ebook. In … Read more
For those of us working within strict industries, managing paid media campaigns involves added layers of work that may not be included in less regulated companies. Healthcare, finance, and political organizations are potential examples here, although many industries have their own quirks both in internal policies and ad platform restrictions. According to EMARKETER, in 2023, … Read more
Paid search advertising is a powerful way to drive traffic and conversions for your brand. However, setting up your first campaign can feel overwhelming if you’re new to the game. Even if you’re a PPC pro, it can be hard to keep up with all the changes in the interfaces, making it easy to miss … Read more
Mastering effective ad copy is crucial for achieving success with Google Ads. Yet, the PPC landscape can make it challenging to discern which optimization techniques truly yield results. Although various perspectives exist on optimizing ads, few are substantiated by comprehensive data. A recent study from Optmyzr attempted to address this. The goal isn’t to promote … Read more
This is it, the final chapter in our journey to mastering value-based bidding! We have covered a lot of ground, from determining whether value-based bidding is a fit for your business, to understanding what data you’ll need, to assigning the right values, and choosing the right bid strategy. After you have executed your value-based bidding … Read more
For some years now (ever since Google Merchant Center was introduced in 2010), ecommerce advertisers have been working with product feeds. It’s historically been a complex and often fragile process, but thanks to the introduction of Google Merchant Center Next, we have some new tools at our fingertips. Here’s a look at how things are … Read more
Welcome back to our series on getting started with value-based bidding for lead gen marketers! We’ve discussed evaluating whether it makes sense for your business, setting your data strategy, and assigning the right values for your conversions. Now, we’re going to cover the final step before activating your value-based bidding strategy: choosing the right bid … Read more
Since its launch in 2021, Google’s Performance Max (PMax) campaigns have revolutionized how we approach cross-channel advertising. But while this AI-powered campaign has been a game-changer for many, particularly in ecommerce, its application for lead generation comes with unique challenges and opportunities. I thought this would be a good time to share advanced strategies for … Read more
Last week, we tackled setting your data strategy for value-based bidding. The next key is to assign the right values for the conversion actions that are important to your business. We know this step is often seen as trickier for lead gen-focused businesses than, say, ecommerce businesses. How much is a whitepaper download, newsletter signup, … Read more
Value-based bidding is only as successful as the inputs you provide. It’s not just about having data; it’s about having the right data. In last week’s article of this value-based bidding series, we looked at how to determine whether this strategy will be a good fit for your business. Now, we’re going to dig into … Read more
The 4 Ps of marketing. Marketing mix. Marketing fundamentals. Whatever you call them, these elements determine your luck at the high-stakes table of e-commerce: Product. Price. Place. Promotion. Get these right, and you’ll create a loyal fanbase that you can count on for repeat orders, high lifetime value, and customer advocacy. Neglect or miscalculate them, … Read more
For lead gen marketers, we know it’s not just about generating leads; it’s about attracting the right leads – those that are most likely to convert into valuable customers. Value-based bidding is a strategic approach that allows businesses to focus on optimizing campaigns for conversions that truly matter. We’ve seen value-based bidding work for online … Read more
There’s a lot of well-meaning PPC advice out there. This advice often finds its way to bosses/clients who ask, “Why aren’t we doing ___?” The problem is most of these studies and data sets are focused around ecommerce. Enterprise accounts (even enterprise ecommerce) will behave differently than their non-enterprise counterparts. There are a few reasons … Read more
One of the biggest areas of contention in enterprise PPC advertising is conversion tracking efficacy. This is in part due to how difficult it is to get approvals, make changes to your sites, and ensure that there’s buy-in to how you will be tracking conversions. We’re going to dive into how to secure permission to get … Read more
There are often times when more than one keyword (and/or search theme) in your account will be eligible to match for a search term. Yet only one will be selected to compete in each auction. So, how does Google choose which of your keywords to put forward? There’s a prioritization framework for that! We’ve also … Read more
